13 h. ago The risk for West Nile virus is now high in 10 Mass. communities. Here’s what to know.

“We are now in the peak time for transmission of mosquito-borne disease to people and it is important for people to know that so they can take steps to protect themselves.” The post The risk for West Nile virus is now high in 10 Mass. communities. Here’s what to know. appeared first on Boston.com.

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17 h. ago WATCH: Meteorite that smashed through roof of Georgia home older than Earth, scientists say

Scientists confirmed a meteorite that was seen streaking across the sky in June and smashed through the roof of a home in McDonough is 20 million years older than Earth.

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21 h. ago Las Vegas tourism officials blame tariffs for fewer visitors as others say magic’s gone

Las Vegas tourism has been in decline as Canadian visitors drop more than 20% due to tariffs and international relations, say officials at the Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority board meeting.

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37 h. ago Annual summer glacial outburst flood begins in Juneau, expected to peak Wednesday

Annual summer glacial outburst flood begins in Juneau, expected to peak Wednesday  Alaska Beacon

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41 h. ago The Perseids peak tonight. Here's what Washington stargazers should know

The Perseids peak tonight. Here's what Washington stargazers should know  KING5.com

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41 h. ago Snow Peak chooses Seattle for third US store, eyes further expansion

Snow Peak chooses Seattle for third US store, eyes further expansion  The Business Journals

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44 h. ago Perseid meteor shower peaks over Washington state tonight. See best time to watch

Perseid meteor shower peaks over Washington state tonight. See best time to watch  Kitsap Sun

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47 h. ago Seattle heat wave set to end soon as a meteor shower rolls in

Seattle heat wave set to end soon as a meteor shower rolls in  The Seattle Times

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48 h. ago Body of Antarctic explorer found after 66 years after his disappearance

DNA testing has confirmed that remains found in Antarctica belong to 25-year-old meteorologist Dennis "Tink" Bell, who fell in a crevasse back in 1959.

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54 h. ago United States and Guatemala Delta Air Lines ground collision at Atlanta airport triggers urgent safety review and widespread passenger disruption during peak travel hours

United States and Guatemala Delta Air Lines ground collision at Atlanta airport triggers urgent safety review and widespread passenger disruption during peak travel hours  Travel And Tour World

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67 h. ago One of the best meteor showers of the year will peak this week

One of the best meteor showers of the year will peak this week  KING5.com

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3 d. ago Here’s how hot it could get during this week’s heat wave, according to Boston meteorologists

"Dry and hot weather to start the week with increasing humidity." The post Here’s how hot it could get during this week’s heat wave, according to Boston meteorologists appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago Did life start on the ocean floor — and what does that mean for alien life?

How did life start on Earth? The answer is a big scientific mystery scientists are actively investigating. After talking with many scientists, host Regina G. Barber found that an abundance of water on Earth is most likely key, in some way, to the origin of life — specifically, in either deep sea hydrothermal vents or in tide pools. It's for this reason some scientists are also exploring the potential for life in so-called "water worlds" elsewhere in the solar system, like some of the moons of Jupiter and Saturn. This episode, Regina digs into two water-related hypotheses for the origin on life on Earth — and what that might mean for possible alien life.Have another scientific mystery you want us to cover on a future episode? Email us at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.

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3 d. ago ‘Sturgeon moon’ rises over Seattle, and it’s quite the catch

‘Sturgeon moon’ rises over Seattle, and it’s quite the catch  The Seattle Times

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4 d. ago Meteorite fragment that slammed through homeowner's roof is billions of years old, predates Earth: professor

A meteorite that crashed through a Georgia home roof in June has been identified as billions of years old and older than the Earth, according to a geology professor.

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5 d. ago Blame it on the moon. This year's Perseids meteors won't be as visible at their peak

The Perseids meteor shower is the most popular one of the year. The meteors during this time are characterized by bright fireballs and long "wakes," the streak of light and color that follow behind.

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5 d. ago 'We're just over the moon!' Good news for factories that make food for malnourished kids

One of the two US companies that makes emergency food for malnutrition is coming back online after it received a contract from the State Department. Earlier this year

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5 d. ago Famed Apollo 13 moon mission commander Jim Lovell dead at 97

Jim Lovell, the Apollo 13 astronaut known for his leadership in pioneering human space flight, has died at 97 years old according to family statement.

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5 d. ago Local TV Weatherman Defends Pausing Forecast To Text His Wife

A Minnesota meteorologist went viral for pausing his forecast in the middle of a thunder storm — to text his wife! Last Monday, a severe thunderstorm was threatening the area of Rochester. Nick Jansen — a meteorologist for local channel KTTC — was giving viewers the updates. But he suddenly stopped his storm tracking. With [...] Read More... The post Local TV Weatherman Defends Pausing Forecast To Text His Wife -- Is He Right?? appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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5 d. ago Longtime Market Basket employee slams chain for culture of ‘fear, hostility’

Valerie Polito, a 35-year Market Basket veteran, reportedly told company leaders staff morale is declining due to “uncertainty, poor communication, and a lack of visible leadership.” The post Longtime Market Basket employee slams chain for culture of ‘fear, hostility’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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